I find myself observing other people quite a bit. Even though I know things aren't always as they appear, I feel like everyone else is happier, more content, just all around better off than I am.
I wonder if there is something I'm missing out on, some secret to being happy, content, better.
I do know that there are people that appear happy and content regardless of their circumstances. And of course, most people are not going to spill all their woes in a public setting which makes it real easy to observe someone and think that all is wonderful with them.
I guess feeling this way is really a form of self pity.
I wish I didn't feel like I was missing out. In all honesty, I am missing out but not on some big secret. I'm missing out on life by choosing to think this way.
I've had this mindset for as long as I can remember so I know that it's not something I can change over night.
I'm starting to really study about how our thoughts determine our lives. Now if I can only put it all into practice.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
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Just a thought... have you ever thought you are a bit depressed? I went through a very bad patch a few years ago with depression (caused by too many tragic/sad/stressful things happening in a short space of time) and found that some medication helped pull me out of it. Just a suggestion anyway, maybe you can think about why you are not that happy and what can be done to rectify the situation. It is sad to think you are living your life unhappy for whatever reason. Perhaps you need to decide "ok, this is how my life is, and I don't like it, so i am going to do everything I can to make it better, even if it's just one little thing every day that will make me smile" until it becomes a habit! It is up to you eh? If the power of positive thinking does not work, maybe a trip to the Doctor will??? I hate giving advice of this nature.. but I have been there mate, and it's not fun.
Depression is something I've really struggled with since my mom died 4 years ago. Since then I have been on antidepressants, right now I'm on a "break". I get so tired of the side effects.
I do think it's time for me to go back on, I keep thinking I can do it on my "own".
Even with being on antidepressants, I know that I need to work on my thought life.
Glad you are thinking of going back on antidepressants if you are feeling really low mate. I was thrown into a depression when my brother was killed, then my Dad drowned and my Mum got cancer... and our daughter had two babies in a year and abandoned both of them... that's how we got Brylee and Griffin.....shit happens eh? I hope you can find some happiness in life again..... it is hard I know! Even when we are surrounded by our loving husband and kids it can still suck. You need to find something to do that you LOVE... take time for yourself and have some bloody FUN.
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